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Statement from CWA President Chris Shelton on Airlines Provisions in Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package
The coronavirus economic stimulus package agreement reached in the U.S. Senate that includes $25 billion in grants for airlines to keep employees on payroll through September 30. Shame on any airline that does not take this opportunity to provide stability for its workers and their families during this time of fear and uncertainty.
CWA Urges Congress to Pass P.A.I.D. Leave Act
News
March 19, 2020
"Nobody should be forced to go to work while sick or capable of spreading a disease during a pandemic," said CWA President Chris Shelton.
Political Update
News
March 19, 2020
The latest on CWA's political endorsements in Georgia and Illinois.
CWA Urges Congress to Pass P.A.I.D. Leave Act
Press Release
CWA is urging the House and Senate to immediately pass a bill introduced today by Senator Murray, Senator Gillibrand, and Rep. DeLauro, the P.A.I.D. Leave Act, a comprehensive bill to provide all workers with paid sick days and paid family and medical leave.
Connecticut Labor Committee Passes Call Center Bill
News
March 12, 2020
The vote in support of this bill is an important first step towards ensuring that companies that offshore call center and customer service jobs are not rewarded with taxpayer dollars.